linguistic description

Linguistic description is the process of analyzing and explaining how a language works. It involves identifying the patterns and rules that govern sounds (phonetics and phonology), word formation (morphology), sentence structure (syntax), and meaning (semantics). The goal is to provide a detailed, objective account of the language’s features, so others can understand its structure and use. It’s like creating a detailed map of the language’s rules, helping linguists understand and compare languages, and even helping in language learning, translation, and preserving languages.